Washington & Lee High School vs. Colonial Beach High School
Should I attend Washington & Lee High School or Colonial Beach High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Washington & Lee High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Colonial Beach High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
Overview
Serving 485 students in grades 9-12, Washington & Lee High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black).
Serving 235 students in grades 8-12, Colonial Beach High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-39% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥90% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
8-12
Total Students
485 students
235 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
14 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#940 out of 1792 schools in VA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#799 out of 1792 schools in VA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
30-39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
≥90%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
≥90%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 8 Students
-
51
Grade 9 Students
149
44
Grade 10 Students
107
50
Grade 11 Students
108
38
Grade 12 Students
121
52
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
19%
7%
% Black
37%
17%
% White
37%
64%
% Hawaiian
n/a
2%
% Two or more races
6%
7%
Diversity Score
0.69
0.56
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
76%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%